Therapeutic Exercise & Chiropractic Rehabilitation
Therapeutic exercise is an important part of care for many patients recovering from pain, injury, or movement limitations. At Saginaw Chiropractic & Rehab, exercises are selected based on each patient's examination findings, current abilities, and individual goals.
Rather than using the same exercise routine for every patient, our doctors develop rehabilitation recommendations based on what needs to improve. This may include mobility, flexibility, strength, stability, balance, coordination, or movement patterns.
What Is Therapeutic Exercise?
Therapeutic exercise uses specific movements and exercises to improve physical function. Unlike a general workout program, therapeutic exercises are selected to address problems identified during your examination and to help you progress toward specific functional goals.
Depending on your needs, exercises may focus on improving range of motion, strengthening muscles, increasing stability, improving flexibility, or restoring movement following an injury.
As your condition and abilities change, exercises can be modified or progressed accordingly.
Why Do We Combine Exercise With Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic exercise address different aspects of musculoskeletal care.
Chiropractic adjustments may be used to improve movement in joints that are restricted or not functioning normally. Therapeutic exercise can then help improve the strength, stability, mobility, and movement patterns surrounding those areas.
For many patients, combining these approaches allows treatment to address both joint movement and the body's ability to support and control that movement.
What Can Therapeutic Exercise Help With?
Therapeutic exercise may be incorporated into care for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, including:
Low back pain
Neck pain
Muscle weakness or tightness
Joint stiffness and mobility limitations
Sports and exercise-related injuries
Work-related injuries
Recovery following certain auto accident injuries
Postural and movement-related problems
Difficulty returning to normal activities after an injury
What Types of Exercises May Be Used?
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Movements designed to improve motion in joints or areas that have become stiff or restricted.
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Exercises used to improve flexibility and address muscle tightness that may be limiting normal movement.
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Progressive exercises designed to improve the strength and capacity of muscles involved in everyday activities, work, or sports.
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Exercises that focus on improving strength and control of the muscles that support the spine and pelvis.
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Activities designed to improve stability, body awareness, and control during movement.
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Movements selected to help patients return to specific activities required for everyday life, work, exercise, or sports.
What Should I Expect?
Your doctor will determine whether therapeutic exercise is appropriate based on your examination and treatment goals. Exercises are demonstrated and performed with an emphasis on proper technique and movement.
Your program may be adjusted as your strength, mobility, symptoms, and abilities change.
The goal is to help you make measurable progress toward better movement and function rather than simply completing the same exercises at every visit.
Therapeutic exercise and general exercise can sometimes look similar, but their purpose is different.
A general workout is typically designed to improve overall fitness, strength, or endurance. Therapeutic exercise is selected to address specific findings, limitations, or functional goals identified during your care.
As you improve, therapeutic exercises may become progressively more challenging to help prepare your body for the activities you want to return to.
Is Therapeutic Exercise the Same as Working Out?
Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation in Saginaw, TX
Saginaw Chiropractic & Rehab provides chiropractic care and therapeutic exercise for patients dealing with musculoskeletal pain, injuries, and movement limitations.
If you're experiencing pain or having difficulty returning to work, exercise, sports, or everyday activities, our doctors can evaluate your condition and determine whether therapeutic exercise should be included in your treatment plan.